Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Ozsome deal to help rehabilitate prisoners
Tech firm locks in ‘significant’ contract with Australian jail
A NORTHERN Ireland technology firm has signed a deal with Australia’s largest prison which will see it help to rehabilitate inmates.
Core Systems said the “significant” contract for an undisclosed sum will see its software used by prisoners at the newly-opened 1,700-bed Clarence Correctional Centre in New South Wales.
Known as Pathway, the system allows inmates to develop digital skills and prepare for release back into the community.
It contributes to rehabilitation and reintegration by enabling prisoners to take responsibility for day-to-day activities while also providing access to secure communication with family and support networks. The Belfast company is working with NEC Corp in Australia to deliver the project.
Core Systems chief Patricia O’hagan MBE said the company was proud to be part of the team delivering this new state-of-the-art correctional facility.
She added: “The centre is impressive and incorporates considerable innovation with a focus on rehabilitation.
“This aligns with our vision to provide inmates with digital tools, services and skills to help them rehabilitate and achieve better outcomes in their lives.”
Invest Northern Ireland supported Core Systems through trade visits to Australia to help win the deal.
Steve Harper, Invest NI’S Executive Director of
International Business,
welcomed the deal. He said: “This is a great example of a strategic approach to exporting from identifying a suitable target market, committing resources to visit and understand the market and investing in market research to find the right partner.
“Core Systems is renowned for innovative thinking and optimal delivery of its services. Over the last 10 years, we have provided the company with a mix of support, which has helped it to develop new products, bring those products to market and increase exports.”